Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog. When it comes to crafting, I go through phases. Like just a die-cutting phase, or just Copic coloring phase. These days I seem to be back to my Polychromos pencils coloring phase and I have another coloring video for you featuring a stunning Sketch Lotus Flowers stamp set from Simon Says Stamp.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARDS DETAILS
I have shared numerous videos about pencil coloring and Polychromos coloring is particular (see them all in a playlist HERE) and I’m really happy that you guys are enjoying these. Today I have a simple video featuring no-line polychromos pencil coloring on Strathmore Toned Gray Sketch Paper. I love this paper for any kind of pencil work.
I started making this card by stamping image in light gray ink onto my paper using a mini MISTI. You don’t need to use MISTI for this, regular clear block stamping will work just fine.
Next, I picked the colors of pencils I wanted to use. I looked up lotus images online and decided I wanted to make my flower multicolor! So I have one colored in yellow, one in peach, one in pink and one, what seems to be a leaf, colored red (I didn’t realize it was a leaf and thought it was another flower).
Here’s the list of specific colors I used for this card:
- Green: #170 May Green, #168 Earth Green Yellowish, #174 Chromium Green Opaque
- Peach: #132 Light Flesh, #131 Medium Flesh, #101 White
- Yellow: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #108 Dark Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow
- Red: #118 Scarlet Red, #223 Deep Red, #225 Dark Red
- Gray: #232 Cold Grey III, #234 Cold Grey V
Once my coloring was done I used a coordinating die and die-cut image out. I also backed it up with a sheet of Neenah 110lb cardstock to make it more sturdy (the paper that I used for coloring is rather thin). I covered the front of an 4Bar card with white woodgrain cardstock, foam mounted my floral cluster on top, added a white heat embossed sentiment that reads “You Make Life Beautiful” (from the You Got This stamp set) and embellished this card using Butterfly Kisses sequins and Jewels.
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support.
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Sketch Lotus Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sketch Lotus Flowers Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Toned Sketch Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 36 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Smoke Gray Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Butterfly Kisses Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Emboss White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Jewels Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
Wonderful coloring. Striking floral artwork. My pencil coloring is no where as nice as this.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Gorgeous coloring on your beautiful card! So much to love in this release.
Striking image, love to watch you work in coloured pencils, your work is amazing.x
Beautiful card! The coloring is gorgeous. I like the idea of the toned grey paper.
Your pencil coloring is just exquisite, Yana! Love this beautiful card.
Your coloring and your card are absolutely breathtaking!!
Your colored pencil coloring looks amazing! Love these new flowers!
This is my favorite stamp set from the release and you really made it shine. Your coloring is just gorgeous and I really like the results on the grey paper.
Hi Yana!
What a FABULOUS VIDEO! I too LOVE FC Polychromos Pencils! They blend SO NICELY!!! THANK YOU for the tip about the Strathmore Gray Paper! I’ll be looking for that! Your card came out WONDERFULLY!!!! LOVE IT!!! 😉
It is great to see this image finished. Your coloring is fantastic. When I looked at the pictures of the image/packaging I was rather neutral on if I would like to own that stamp, but seeing your finished image shows how lovely it really is.
Thanks to you and Sandy Allnock I am really using my colored pencils for the first time. It is so easy to travel with them! I am going to order this Lotus bouquet. It is so different from other flower stamps I have. The sentiments are beautiful.
I really need to get my colored pencils out now! Thank you for the inspiration!
Beautiful coloring. This card is absolutely gorgeous.
You do such a beautiful job with your pencil coloring. Live the card.
Never tried the gray paper. Will have to give it a whirl. Beautiful card.
Great job of coloring
Such a beautiful card! Love those flowers and how you colored them!
Love to watch you color! Many must haves in the release.
Beautiful flowers. Haven’t tried the
no-line coloring but it really makes
an impact – need to get busy and try it.
thanks for sharing
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Wow! That is gorgeous!
Love this technique, and this stamp!
Love to watch you poly chromos color!
This lotus is amazing and I love watching your coloring bring it to full bloom. Nicely done.
wow your card is just gorgeous – love the downward message:)
I knew when I saw this set & that you were part of the blog bop we would be in for an inspirational treat! This card is just a little piece of art!
Gorgeous coloring! You gave life to the beautiful flowers!! <3
So pretty!
Your coloring is beautiful. Love this card.
Your coloring is wonderful! The finished card is amazing!
Just beautiful! Thank you so much for your tutorial!!
Stunning! I dug out some drawing paper I’ve had for a long time and used it with a stamp and polychromes as it had that “tooth” I’ve heard you talk about. The result was so interesting. Came out with a sort of hazy, ethereal sort of look. Good to try different papers!!! Thanks, Yana, for the encouragement, suggestions and demonstrations.
Your coloring is amazing, took my breath away!
This card is so beautiful!
You are amazing with the pencils or at least with every video I have seen. You have sold me on this set I am ordering today. Thnks so much
Do beautiful, Yana! Love the bright cheery coloring!
Wow – I love this sketch lotus stamp and die and your card and coloring. So beautiful!
Thank you for sharing.
Another gorgeous, colorful card, Yana. The Sketchy Lotus is one of my favorites from this release. Watching your prior pencil coloring inspired me to splurge on a small (12 pc) set of Polychromos pencils and I do love them. Unfortunately this set does not have different shades of the same color — guess I’ll have to start saving up for a larger set.
I think your card is beautiful and I appreciate your tips for using colored pencils. This lotus design is perfect for coloring and using with a no-line technique. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful coloring and lovely card design!
I love colored pencils. It’s so inspiring to see how you used them. The stamp is beautiful, and you made it more so.
Beautiful card and coloring!
Absolutely stunning! Beautiful inspiration!
So beautiful! I always learn something from your videos!
You are the queen of pencil coloring!So pretty!
Beautiful coloring. It is easy to see why it took 2 hours for each card.
Your coloring with FC pencils is always so inspiring! Love this gorgeous card!
Great coloring technique. Beautiful card!
Absolutely stunning card using the polychromos!
As always, Yana, your coloring is breath-taking. Beautiful card.
I love your pencil coloring on this lotus bouquet. I’m going to have to work with my pencils to get better.